PICTURES: Proud moments as students attend FET graduation event in Tipperary

Over 180 adult students were honoured at Abbey Court Hotel in Over 180 adult students were honoured at Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh before Christmas at the annual Tipperary FET (Further Education and Training) College Awards Ceremony.

The event on 10 December celebrated the achievements of students who successfully completed certifications from levels 1-5 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

These awards covered a wide range of disciplines including Digital Skills, Reading, Writing, Numeracy, Craft, Food Choice and Health, Drama, Four Stroke Engine Maintenance, Intercultural Awareness, Food Hygiene, Horticulture, Historical Studies and Heathcare Support.

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Students from Tipperary FET College – Nenagh (Kenyon Street), otherwise known as Teach an Léinn, were also celebrated for successfully completing their Leaving Cert.

In his keynote address, the Director of FET at Tipperary ETB, Colin Cummins, spoke about education as a lifelong, continuous process that empowers individuals to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world. He highlighted the wide range of progression pathways offered at Tipperary FET College where learners will be supported along their journey.

There were two learner reflections on the day. Mary Foote from Roscrea spoke about her journey with Tipperary FET College, where she has completed multiple NFQ modules from Levels 1 to 3, and how she gained new skills, confidence, wonderful friends and a real sense of belonging. She said she was deeply grateful to her tutors and everyone in Tipperary FET College who had supported her.

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Olena Sydorenko, a 2nd Year VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) student thanked all the teachers at Tipperary FET College – Nenagh (Kenyon Street) for their patience, kindness and unwavering support they gave her and her fellow students that helped grow their confidence to keep learning.

For anyone interested in taking their next step with Tipperary ETB’s Tipperary FET College, anywhere in the county, they can visit the Tipperary ETB website (www.tipperaryetb.ie/fet), or contact the FET Admissions Hub at admissions@tipperaryetb.ie or call 067 71000.